Just rearranged showroom and this walnut side table is still in stock, so I thought I’d show it off again.
Not my usual style or period, but had to have this unique piece ✨
A delightful 19th century European figured walnut entrance, hall, side, console table, of narrow proportions.
Serpentine shaped moulded marble top, above a matching shaped carved and moulded front skirt, opening to reveal an unexpected narrow drawer.
The stylish lines flowing into acanthus leaf carved knees and over expressed cabriole legs, terminating on a scrolled foot. The beautifully veneered rear plain rectangular legs, on well shaped moulded feet.
Fantastic overall well faded original polished and waxed patina.
Could I have raved anymore? What a piece!
1850 – 1880
H.79cmW.106cmD.40cm
Resting on the marble top, 20th century Italian Murano cat and one of a pair of 19th century Parisian Girandole table lamps.
Hanging above,
Mid century Venetian retro coloured glass serpentine shaped mirror.
Fun in my showroom this afternoon, trying to photograph a mirror!
This rare 19th century French solid kingwood whatnot is certainly a work of cabinetmaker, leader of Japonism, Gabriel Viardot (1830-1904).
Gabriel Viardot distinguished himself from the 1870s, in the production of “Chinese-Japanese genre” furniture, of which he specialises. He drew his inspiration after participating in the Universal Exhibition of 1867, where Japan participated for the first time in Europe. His production of characteristic furniture was sometimes made from lacquered and embossed panels sent directly from China or Japan often decorated with Tonkin mother-of-pearl inlays, but always on a sometimes dyed sycomore frame. This exotic light-coloured wood has often been confused with beech. The furniture was subsequently embellished with ornamental bronzes.
It is surmounted by a varnished polished bronze dragon that is frequently found in the cabinetmaker’s production. The lower part also has shelves whose upright is decorated with a wrapped dragon in varnished polished bronze.
Serpentine shaped moulded marble top, above a matching shaped carved and moulded front skirt, opening to reveal an unexpected narrow drawer.
The stylish lines flowing into acanthus leaf carved knees and over expressed cabriole legs, terminating on a scrolled foot.
The beautifully veneered rear plain rectangular legs, on well shaped moulded feet.
Fantastic overall well faded original polished and waxed patina.
Could I have raved anymore? What a piece!
1850 – 1880
H.79cm W.110cm D.40cm
Hanging above,
ALLPRESS :: MOIR Birds Revisited
Grey heron. Ardea cinerea. After William MacGillivray 1835.
Resting on the marble top, 20th century Italian Murano cat and a decorative locally made blown glass vase.
The faded two plank cleated top, above a shaped skirt, the front having a single, double fronted drawer retaining
the original turned handles and central brass escutcheon.
Resting on shaped turned legs with a circular pad foot, joined by a shaped X stretcher.
Been some years since I’ve stocked one of these, this one in particular being the largest I have seen.
The large perfectly faded and patinated circular five plank folding top, on two rectangular upright supports, having an attractive lyre-shaped twisting central support, retaining the original steel guide attached below the top. Resting on bold long sledge-feet.
C.1840 H.73cm Dia.118cm
These tables were originally used for champagne and wine tastings in the French vineyards.
The upright folding mechanism was perfect for easy moving and storage.
The French, as always had such clever furniture design.
Note, the once perfectly round top has the expected shrinkage,
so measures 118 x 114cm due to cross grain shrinkage.
Another private purchase, everything included in my retirement sale, until end of year.
Hanging above, three framed 19th century Wolters pears
The circular, moulded top, resting on a deep blue, gold decorated shell carved painted base.
On a long slight cabriole legend angled pad-foot.
C.1890 H.72cm Dia.72cm
Perfect piece to place between armchairs or sofas, with a lamp and framed photo of me.
Also would suit a bay window.
Also displayed,
Stunning 19th century Masons jug.
19th century English salt glazed jug.
Framed ‘Narcissus’ bursting from its splash, Thornton.
Published London, August 1 1808.
The rectangular central panelled hinged moulded top
Above a matching panelled front
Having the original lock and key
Resting on a miniature bracket style foot
This piece was in our front living room the last twenty years, housing remotes, many wine glasses and coffee cups rested on the top.
After selling our family house, I simply can’t hold on to everything, so selling many pieces from my private collection.
This twin bedroom design was inspired by a wilful little girl and her excitable younger sister.
A pleasant mid 19th century French fruitwood and oak side table.
The well patinated three plank moulded pear wood top, above an oak base.
The long single drawer retaining the original steel drop handle, resting on fine turned legs, joined by a matching turned ‘H’ stretcher, with a turned fruitwood central finial.
Late 18th Century French fruitwood (cherry) centre/serving/sofa/hall/entrance table. AA1934
Of good deep proportions and fantastic overall faded colour and patination. The rectangular cleated top above a shaped frieze, housing three drawers, all the original turned handles and knotted elm drawer linings, resting on long slight shaped cabriole legs.
